The 2007 Dano PRO

In 2007 The Evets Corp. did a limited release of the first ever re-issue of the PRO from Danelectro which was first released in 1959 and sold up until the mid 1960's.

Commonly referred to as the bow-tie or Flintstone guitar, unlike its predessor, the Dano PRO comes with a fullscale neck, two upgraded pickups, upgraded electronics, fully adjustable/intonating bridge, plus antiqued pickguard, antiqued side binding tape and antiqued hardware. It features professional level playability, intonation, and electronics and is truly road worthy.

Just because this guitar is inexpensive and a tad outr‚ doesn't mean it's not a serious instrument. The Dano Pro guitar features professional-level playability, intonation, and electronics. The Dano Pro is an instrument that will withstand the rigors of the road and continuous stage work in addition to inviting curious glances and knowing nods of approval.

The Dano Pro guitar comes in finishes inspired by classic car colors of the day and have zero gloss, which helps convey the retro vibe. The glossless colors, angular pickguard, lipstick pickups, ridged knobs, and vertical headstock logo all help to create the immediate impression that this is an instrument from another time.

The body is a funky offset rectangle, and features the familiar plastic tape that runs around the edge of the guitar. Originally, this was to hide the seam in the two-piece body construction. Modern Dano's are not made using this clamshell method anymore, but the tape remains, as it is such a distinctive part of the look. The tape is affixed using a self-adhesive, and is aged with a shellac to give it a slightly brown-streaked or discolored look which adds to the vintage vibe. The pressed-particle pickguard is covered in the same material and cut precisely to fit.

The Alnico pickups are the lipstick variety, and have the same design as the ones that appeared in the '50s, when actual lipstick tubes (purchased from cosmetics makers) were used to house the electronics. One modern improvement is the bridge, which, on the reissue, is capable of being intonated.

Also an improvement over the original is the tuners, which are die cast and hold the tuning well. The nut is made of aluminum and contributes to the twanginess and uniqueness of tone that the Dano's were known for. In addition to sitting in a nut slot, the nut itself is screwed into the top edge of the fingerboard.

The playability is one of the most impressive aspects of this guitar. The action is low enough for velocity playing, yet was buzz-free on every fret. The neck is not speed-demon shallow, but its depth adds to the sustain, tone, and general feeling of substance.

The Dano Pro's pickups are bright and sparkly, but not shrill. The 2007 reissue features a warmer wind on the pickups, which increases the output and provides a less high-endy tone. The jangly pickups and aluminum nut work well when playing open-position chords and single lines. Very versatile is the neck pickup—mellow and strong but not dull, perhaps due to the extra windings and its placement midway down the string length. The three-position switch and volume and tone knobs are rugged and stand up well to aggressive swiping and twisting.

Aside from being a definite conversation starter, the Dano Pro is a quality instrument at a an affordable price!

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Specifications:

• Body: Masonite/Plywood
• Scale: 25"
• Neck Joint: Bolt-on
• Neck Wood: Maple with double acting truss rod
• Fretboard: Rosewood
• Neck Shape: C
• Frets: 21
• Nut: 1.65"
• Fretboard Radius: 14"
• Bridge: 6 saddle adjustable
• Pickup Bridge: Lipstick, single coil
• Pickup Neck: Lipstick, single coil
• Controls: Master volume, master tone
• Tuners: 3 on a side, sealed
• Harware: Nickel
• Pickup selector: 3-way toggle
• Finish: Matte
• Average weight: 6.6 lbs 
• Colors: Keen Green, Royal Blue, Burgundy, Gold, Black, Red, Tangerine, Aqua, Tan, Peach

YTestimonial: This guitar is amazing. It's the guitar I have looked for all these years. It's like it was invented for me! Thank you so much! I'm so happy, it's my soulmate! Luciana Lins (aka Lulina) / São Paulo, Brazil

YTestimonial: I got the Dano Pro and absolutely love it. After a few weeks now, it's become my "slide" guitar. The Teisco's and Trutones are about to go. It's that good! Michael O. / Boston, MA

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